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RS5S

Re-entered 5 Jun 2022

RS5S (NORAD 53313, COSPAR 1998-067TY) was a RU satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jun 2022, launched on 3 Jun 2022 on the 77KM No. 17501 mission. It was operated by YUZGU as part of the YUZGU programme. The spacecraft was built by YUZGU on the Cubesat 3U bus, with a mass of 5 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2022
launched
2022
re-entered
0
years on orbit
5
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Jun 2022 · on the 77KM No. 17501 mission
Operational1 Jan 2023 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered5 Jun 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID53313
COSPAR1998-067TY
TypeSatellite
OperatorYUZGU
Country / StateRU
ManufacturerYUZGU
BusCubesat 3U
Mass5 kg
ProgrammeYUZGU
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude412 × 419 km
Inclination51.6°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to RS5S?

RS5S re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 5 Jun 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did RS5S re-enter the atmosphere?

RS5S re-entered on 5 Jun 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built RS5S?

RS5S was operated by YUZGU and built by YUZGU (RU).

Launched together

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Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.
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